BioImage Annotation Specialist II/III

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑job training

Competitive compensation w/ benefits

On‑site childcare

Free gym

Shuttle service from DC metro area

On‑campus housing

Education assistance

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s PTR BioImage Analysis team seeks a full‑time technician to annotate and analyze 3D microscopy and video data. You will develop procedures, ensure quality, and work with researchers and computational groups to ground truth AI projects.

The role emphasizes manual annotation, protocol development, and collaboration across labs, with on‑site facilities and advancement opportunities in a fast‑paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biology-related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with image annotation, segmentation, or microscopy is preferred.
• Ability to follow written guidelines and contribute to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of annotation software and data collection tools.
• Collect data from multidimensional images and videos.
• Review and correct generated annotations; perform quality control on large datasets.
• Provide feedback on image quality and software performance.
• Prepare datasets for annotation and contribute to documentation.

Skills

Computers proficiency

3D visualization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Written protocols

Image annotation

Education

Bachelor's degree in cellular biology or neuroscience

Tools

Annotation software

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s PTR BioImage Analysis team seeks a full‑time technician to annotate and analyze 3D microscopy and video data. You will develop procedures, ensure quality, and work with researchers and computational groups to ground truth AI projects.

The role emphasizes manual annotation, protocol development, and collaboration across labs, with on‑site facilities and advancement opportunities in a fast‑paced research environment.